used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GIRL AVIATOR'S ADVENTURE.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
Acatonick
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From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A GIRL AVIATOR'S ADVENTURE.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
AVIATOR'S
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From this reading A GIRL AVIATOR'S ADVENTURE.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
a special loved one
From this reading "She's a darling," was Peggy's enthusiastic response.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading "She's a darling," was Peggy's enthusiastic response.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
moving swiftly
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
a young female
From this reading A GIRL AVIATOR'S ADVENTURE.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
Peggy
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From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
Peggy's
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From this reading "She's a darling," was Peggy's enthusiastic response.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "She's a darling," was Peggy's enthusiastic response.
Roy
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From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
She's
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From this reading "She's a darling," was Peggy's enthusiastic response.
skimmingnounUS /ˈskɪmɪŋ/
the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
three-hundred-dollar
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From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She's a darling," was Peggy's enthusiastic response.
look attentively
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading In the meantime, Peggy and Roy, the former at the steering wheel and controls, were skimming through the air above the charming country surrounding Acatonick.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "She is working like a three-hundred-dollar watch," cried Roy joyously as the speedy monoplane flew onward.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The exhilaration of flying, the thrill and zest of it, were strong upon them as they glided along, and they made an extended flight.
